COVID-19 information for residents and visitors

As the Government updates its advice on the evolving COVID-19 Coronavirus outbreak, this page will provide National Park relevant guidance and information for both residents and visitors.

COVID-19

As the Government updates its advice on the evolving COVID-19 Coronavirus outbreak, this page will provide National Park relevant guidance and information for both residents and visitors.

Following the Government’s easing of lockdown restrictions, people are able to travel further for exercise.

The National Park is a living, working landscape, and we ask that people respect this; exercise close to home if you can and consider if this is the right time for a visit to the National Park.

If you choose to visit, it’s important everyone continues to follow the government guidelines closely, especially in relation to social distancing and limiting your contact with other people. What you need to do is detailed here.

National Park Offices, visitor centres including The Sill: National Landscape Discovery Centre and public toilets are closed until further notice. Our events programme is currently postponed.

We ask everyone to consider the following steps when visiting Northumberland National Park. We all need to do our bit to control the spread of the Coronavirus and every action you take will make a difference.

Be Responsible

Social distancing should be followed at all times. Practice the 2m rule everywhere you go.

Try to avoid public rights of way which lead directly through farm yards or adjacent to farm buildings.

Exercise lightly, but now is not the time for adventure and pushing yourself. Many of the Northumberland National Park Mountain Rescue team are also key workers so it’s important we protect their volunteers.

Be Kind

Protect vulnerable people in remote communities – practice social distancing at all times.

Avoid towns and villages where possible.

Only visit with people from your own household.

Whether you are a visitor, or a local resident, show respect towards and support one another both in the countryside and on social media.

Please continue to follow Northumberland National Park on social media for updates.